German courses during the semester
Course fees
Students who are not enrolled at the University of Oldenburg must pay course fees in accordance with the fees and charges regulations. The fee for the German courses 1-8 is 100,- Euro and for the additional courses 32,- Euro.
Please note the deadline for payment (see details on Stud.IP)! If you have not paid by then, you will lose your place on the course. Doctoral candidates do not pay a course fee if they submit a current enrolment certificate in A15 0-001 by the deadline.
In addition, people who do not have Stud.IP access must apply for guest auditor status at the Centre for Lifelong Learning. This will incur additional fees of up to 135 euros. Please note that you can only apply for guest auditor status once you have been accepted for a course.
German courses during the semester
The Language Centre offers German courses during the semester. These are aimed at international students (exchange students, international graduate students and doctoral candidates), academics and staff.
Registration for the German courses in the semester
Registration for the German courses
Registration for the summer semester 2026 begins on 01.03.2026.
The next placement test will take place on 31 March 2026.
Are you learning German for the first time?
1. Register from 01.03. at 8 am until 25.03. at 11:59 pm here via the website.
2. After registration, we will enter you in the community forum for level A1.1 on Stud.IP.
3. Register for your desired course on Stud.IP from 01 March.
Please note
- If you have no previous knowledge of German, you do not have to take the placement test. However, you must still register via the website.
- New students (exchange, degree-seeking and PhD) can register even if they are not yet enrolled at the time of registration.
- New external persons cannot be accepted.
Do you already speak German, but are you taking a German course at the Language Centre for the first time?
Or was your last German course at the Language Centre more than a year ago?
1. Register online from 01.03. at 8 am until 25.03. at 11:59 pm here via the website.
2. Take the online placement test on 31 March 2026 at 10 am.
3. After the placement test, we will enter you in the community forum for your level on Stud.IP.
4. Register for your desired course on Stud.IP from 31 March.
Please note
- The placement test will only take place on 31 March. If you miss this date, you will not be able to participate again until the following semester.
- Your placement test result is valid for one year.
- If you have no previous knowledge of German, you do not have to take the placement test. However, you must still register via the website.
- New external students cannot be accepted.
- New students (exchange, degree-seeking and PhD) can register even if they are not yet enrolled at the time of registration.
Have you already taken a German course or a placement test at the Language Centre in the last 12 months?
Register for the summer semester 2026 from 01.03.-25.03.2026 directly on Stud.IP for your desired course.
Please note
- Students who continue or repeat the German course (German courses 1-8 and intensive courses A1.1, A2.1, B1.1, B2.1, B2.2) as well as students who have already been registered in the last two semesters can register themselves on Stud.IP for a German course at the appropriate level.
- It is not possible to skip a level.
- If you have attended one or more courses at another institution, please register again for the placement test.
Frequently asked questions
German courses
How much do the German courses cost per semester?
The courses are free of charge for enrolled students and doctoral candidates. Employees and external persons pay 100 euros per German course and 32 euros per additional course.
Do you offer online German courses?
We do not offer online German courses for students. We offer the "Survival German for International Researchers" course for doctoral candidates, visiting researchers and employees. This course also takes place online as required. Please check our current course programme to find out whether this course takes place online or in person.
Registration for the German courses
How can I register for a German course?
Please look here.
How can I register if I am not yet enrolled?
You do not need a student account to register via the website. You will receive a guest account and all further information by email after enrolment.
I missed the enrolment deadline. Is it still possible to enrol after the deadline?
It is not possible to enrol after the deadline. Please register for an intensive course during the lecture-free period or in the next semester.
Can external students also take part?
We are currently not accepting new external students. If you are unsure whether you are a member of the University of Oldenburg, please send us an email: deutschkurse@uol.de.
Placement test
I missed the placement test. How can I take part now?
We only offer one placement test shortly before the start of the semester. If you have missed this test, you will not be able to take part in this semester. Please register for participation in the next semester. We also offer intensive courses for levels A1.1, A2.1 and B2 during the semester break.
Can I repeat the placement test?
Unfortunately not. You can only take the placement test once. The result of the placement test is valid for one year. If you have attended a German course at another institution in the meantime, please contact us by email: deutschkurse@uol.de.
Can you repeat the placement test or skip parts of the test if you have studied on your own in the meantime?
Unfortunately not. You can only repeat the placement test within a year if you can provide a certificate that you have attended another course in the meantime.
Can you be exempt from the placement test if you have studied at another institution and can present a certificate?
No, all people with previous knowledge must first take the placement test.
German courses A1.1 - B2.2
The Language Centre offers German courses at sub-levels A1.1-B2.2 (according to the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"). The courses take place from October to February (winter semester) and from April to July (summer semester) and last 14 weeks with 6 lessons each. Successful participation earns 6-9CP/ECTS.
Additional courses
During the lecture period, language courses on various topics are offered in addition to the regular German courses. These are 12 weeks of 2 hours per week (24 attendance hours in total). Successful participation can lead to 3 CP/ECTS.
Survival German for International Researchers
This taster course for international doctoral candidates, postdocs and visiting researchers takes place during the lecture period and consists of 2 SWS. The course is free of charge. No CP/ECTS can be obtained.
During the semester break, we offer intensive courses at the sub-levels A2.1, B1.1 and B2.1.
